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Gerald "Jack" Mcmahan

Gerald "Jack" Mcmahan

Apr 10, 2020

Gerald "Jack" McMahan

Guyton – Gerald "Jack" McMahan, 74, died Friday, April 10, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Silverwood, Indiana native was retired from Coach USA where he was a charter bus driver. He was a US Navy veteran that loved his dogs and enjoyed "piddling" around the house. Jack also collected...

Jim Shinn

Jim Shinn

Apr 10, 2020

James William Shinn, Jr. "Jim", 57, of Pooler, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a battle with Covid-19.

Jim was born in Birmingham, AL to the late James William Shinn, Sr. & Clydie Mae Payne Shinn.  He graduated from Huffman High School and Samford University, where he played football,...

David L. Sawdy

David L. Sawdy

Apr 6, 2020

David L. Sawdy

Rincon – David L. Sawdy, 82, Monday, April 6, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Hastings, Michigan native was retired from Gulfstream, where he had been an International Field Service Representative for 16 years. David had served in the US Air Force from 1956-1962.

He is survived by...

Adger D. "Buddy" Kirby

Adger D. "Buddy" Kirby

Apr 5, 2020

Adger D. "Buddy" Kirby

Guyton – Adger D. "Buddy" Kirby, 84, died Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home.

The Greenville, SC native was retired from the US Air Force and from Gulfstream.

He is survived by his wife, Claudine Kirby; daughters, Connie Jordan and her husband, William, and Kathy Kirby;...

Marcus D. Horne

Marcus D. Horne

Apr 4, 2020

Marcus D. Horne, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Born October 5, 1963, in Savannah, Georgia, to Thelma and Fred Horne, he grew up in Hardeeville, South Carolina.

At just 18, Marcus joined Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah...

Armer T. Fletcher, Jr.

Armer T. Fletcher, Jr.

Apr 4, 2020

Armer T. Fletcher, Jr.

Rincon – Armer T. Fletcher, Jr., 88, passed away April 4, 2020 at his residence.

The Missouri native retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years of service. He then worked in field construction with Local #26 Boilermakers and also as the assistant business agent.

He was preceded...

Audrey Rahn Hales

Audrey Rahn Hales

Apr 3, 2020

Audrey Rahn Hales

Rincon – Audrey Rahn Hales, 77, passed away April 3, 2020 at her residence.

The Effingham County native retired from the Savannah Morning News. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlisle and Hazel Kight Rahn; and her husband, Donald Clark Hales.

Survivors include her daughters, Lynnette Tuck, Carolyn...

Ronald Walker Edwards, Jr.

Ronald Walker Edwards, Jr.

Apr 2, 2020

Ronald Walker Edwards, Jr. passed away after a short illness on April 2, 2020. He was born March 2, 1957 in Savannah, Georgia and lived his life in Garden City.  He was a member of the Garden City United Methodist Church and a 1975 graduate of Groves High School.  He attended Savannah Vocational School.  He was a career electrician. ...

Shelvy J. Smith

Shelvy J. Smith

Apr 1, 2020

Mrs. Shelvy J. Smith, 79, of Richmond Hill, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born in Bulloch County to the late Ezaon and Zola Wilson Parrish.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Sue Long "Red", sisters, Lavon Hewitt of Savannah, and Janice Griffin of Bloomingdale, and...

Brenda Sue "Red" Long

Brenda Sue "Red" Long

Mar 31, 2020

Savannah – Mrs. Brenda Sue "Red" Long, age 56, passed away March 31, 2020.  Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Eugene Smith, Sr. and her mother, Shelvy Parrish Smith, of Richmond Hill, and her grandparents, Ezaon and Zola Parrish of Savannah. A loving mother, she is survived by her sons, Jesse Long, of Savannah and Johnathan...

George "Tommy" Manley, Jr.

George "Tommy" Manley, Jr.

Mar 30, 2020

Mr. George "Tommy" Manley, Jr. 76, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was born in Emory, Georgia to the late George T. Manley, Sr. & Norma Parker Manley.  He retired as a Field Representative with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was also a licensed real estate agent.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly...

Pedro Daniel Ruiz

Pedro Daniel Ruiz

Mar 29, 2020

Mr. Pedro Daniel "Danny" Ruiz, 77, of Pooler, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home.

He was born in the Bronx, New York and served his country in the United States Marine Corp for six years and the Army Reserves for seventeen years.  He was a retired truck driver, was a member of the...

Matthew Alvis Bottoms

Matthew Alvis Bottoms

Mar 28, 2020

Matthew Alvis Bottoms

Guyton – Matthew Alvis Bottoms, 37, passed away March 28, 2020 at Effingham Hospital.

The Liberty County native was employed with AAA Cooper Transport. He loved his Lord above all else. He also adored his son, Rhett, and loved spending time with him, playing baseball and fishing.

He was preceded...

Paulette Mosely Humm

Paulette Mosely Humm

Mar 27, 2020

Paulette Mosely Humm, 69, of Guyton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 27, 2020.

Mrs. Humm was born and raised in Savannah, GA.  She was a 1969 graduate of Hershel V. Jenkins High School.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael E. Humm, her son, Ryan Wade, her sister, Lynn...

Linda Cannon Bien

Linda Cannon Bien

Mar 25, 2020

Ms. Linda Cannon Bien, 76, of Rincon, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

She was born in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Harold & Iona Kephart Bien.  She was the former owner/operator of Linda's Tavern, enjoyed gardening and going to yard sales.

Survivors include her children, Tina L....

Randall Wayne Kennard

Randall Wayne Kennard

Mar 24, 2020

Savannah – Randall W. "Randy" Kennard, age 61, of Savannah, formerly of Douglasville, passed away March 24, 2020. Randy was a safety coordinator at United Forming Company, and he was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Kennard, and his beloved cat, Nelson. Survivors include his daughter, Kyla (Brett) Shealy; son,...

Randy D. Hunt

Randy D. Hunt

Mar 22, 2020

Randy D. Hunt

Guyton- Randy D. Hunt, 62, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Memorial Health.

The Huntington, WV native was disabled veteran having served in the US Army from June 1981 – June 1991. He had worked 26 years with James Stokes Contractors at Imperial Sugar. Randy loved family get...

Roger L. Burdette, Iii

Roger L. Burdette, Iii

Mar 22, 2020

Roger L. Burdette, III

Guyton- Roger L. Burdette, III, 31, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Tampa, Florida.

The longtime Effingham County resident was a field service forklift technician. R.L. loved his family, especially his kids. He also loved the Atlanta Falcons and Batman, and was witty and fun loving. He also loved...

Theresa Marie Harding Foley

Theresa Marie Harding Foley

Mar 20, 2020

Theresa Marie Harding Foley

Clyo – Theresa Marie Harding Foley, 53, passed away March 20, 2020 at her residence.

The Michigan native was a homemaker and loved her dogs.

Survivors include her husband, Richard J. Foley; children, Kahlah Dine, Christopher Dine, and Christopher Foley; grandchildren, Quentin Dine and Noah Dine; siblings, Kevin Harding,...

Myrtle Stokes

Myrtle Stokes

Mar 20, 2020

Mrs. Myrtle Stokes, 79, of Garden City, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 20, 2020.

She was born in Toombs County to the late Thomas & Alma Joyner Miller.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Annette Overstreet.  She was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church where she attended the Joy...

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